Math.exp()

The Math.exp() function returns ex, where x is the argument, and e is Euler's number (also known as Napier's constant), the base of the natural logarithms.

Syntax

Math.exp(x)

Parameters

x
A number.

Return value

A number representing ex, where e is Euler's number and x is the argument.

Description

Because exp() is a static method of Math, you always use it as Math.exp(), rather than as a method of a Math object you created (Math is not a constructor).

Examples

Using Math.exp()

Math.exp(-1); // 0.36787944117144233
Math.exp(0);  // 1
Math.exp(1);  // 2.718281828459045

Specifications

Specification Status Comment
ECMAScript 1st Edition (ECMA-262) Standard Initial definition. Implemented in JavaScript 1.0.
ECMAScript 5.1 (ECMA-262)
The definition of 'Math.exp' in that specification.
Standard  
ECMAScript 2015 (6th Edition, ECMA-262)
The definition of 'Math.exp' in that specification.
Standard  
ECMAScript Latest Draft (ECMA-262)
The definition of 'Math.exp' in that specification.
Draft  

Browser compatibility

FeatureChromeFirefoxEdgeInternet ExplorerOperaSafari
Basic Support(Yes)(Yes)(Yes)(Yes)(Yes)(Yes)

See also

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